Chapter 38 Chapter 18 Fahua Temple, Beijing
Tan Sitong went to Fahua Temple in Beijing, the residence of Yuan Shikai.When Tan Sitong came, Yuan Shikai was drafting a memorial.
It was the first time the two met, but as soon as they entered the door, Tan Sitong asked Yuan Shikai to back away, saying that he had something secret to tell. Yuan Shikai waved his hand, and the other people in the room disappeared.
There were only two people left, and Tan Sitong stared straight at Yuan Shikai: Mr. Yuan has an extraordinary appearance, a full heaven, a round earth pavilion, a dignified appearance, and extraordinary momentum. He really looks rich and powerful—the original words are: When we met for the first time, I didn't want Gong to be so handsome, with the appearance of a general.
After seeing Yuan Shikai's face, Tan Sitong went straight to the point: the emperor is in great trouble, and there is no one but Yuan Gong who can save him.
Yuan Shikai: But I don't know where the emperor's difficulties lie?
Tan Sitong: Doesn't Duke Yuan know that Rong Lu wants to abolish the killing of emperors?
Yuan Shikai was at a loss: No way, Rong Lu never told me about this.
Tan Sitong sneered: Mr. Yuan, don't be stupid. How could Rong Lu say this to you in person?Do you know that Rong Lu is loyal outside and deceitful inside, and Yuan Gong is loyal to the country, but his promotion is so slow, why?It's Rong Lu who is holding back...
Yuan Shikai shot the case: This Ronglu is really outrageous, I can't spare him!The original words are: Killing Ronglu is like killing a dog!
Tan Sitong was overjoyed: That’s fine, let’s make an agreement, you go back to Tianjin immediately, lead troops into Beijing, first block the post office and railway, half of the people surround the Summer Palace, and half of the people surround the palace, then great things will happen.
Yuan Shikai was surprised: What are you doing around the Summer Palace?
Tan Sitong: Don't worry about it, you just have to do it.
Yuan Shikai: I'm afraid this will not work. When I trained soldiers, I told them to be loyal to the emperor and love the country. Now I suddenly lead them to surround the palace. I'm afraid my subordinates will not agree.
Tan Sitong was in a hurry: Don't worry, Mr. Yuan. I have gathered dozens of heroes from all corners of the country. Everything will happen. Please promise me, Mr. Yuan, otherwise I will die in front of Mr. Yuan. Now Mr. Yuan's life is in my hands , My life is also in Yuan Gong's hands, I ask Yuan Gong to make a decision.
Yuan Shikai: It's useless even if you kill me. For such a big matter, without the emperor's imperial decree, why should I trust you?
Tan Sitong: There are imperial decrees, and there are.
The imperial edict that Tan Sitong presented to Yuan Shikai was written by himself just now: A certain plot to abolish the establishment and kill the king is a great treason, if it is not eliminated quickly, the superior position will not be guaranteed, even his life will not be guaranteed.Yuan Shikai asked for training on the fifth day of the lunar new year. Please pay Zhu Yu in person and order him to take his troops to Tianjin.That is to say, Yuan Mou took the place of Zhili, sent a notice to his staff, posted a notice, and proclaimed Rong Mou's crime of treason, that is, the railway of the Electric Bureau was banned, Yuan Mou's troops were quickly sent to Beijing, and half of them were sent to surround the Summer Palace and half to guard the palace.If you don't listen to the minister's policy, you will die in front of you.
Yuan Shikai: What kind of imperial decree is this? You wrote it yourself, right?
Tan Sitong: I didn't write it, it was written by Yang Rui... No, Yang Rui copied it according to the imperial decree, this damn Yang Rui, the imperial decree has been issued for three days, but he didn't open it, just sealed it there to guess riddles, guess and guess Go, delay everything.
Yuan Shikai: But it didn't say that our soldiers should besiege the Summer Palace, let alone kill Ronglu.
Tan Sitong: Mr. Yuan, don’t be pushy and obstructive. Repay the king’s kindness, save the king’s difficulties, and make great achievements. The affairs of the world fall into the hands of Mr. Yuan. Judge for yourself.
Yuan Shikai stood up, and said awe-inspiringly: "My surname is Tan, who do you think I, Yuan Shikai, am?"I, the third generation of the Yuan family, has received great kindness from the country, and I will definitely not be insane and delay the overall situation. As long as it is beneficial to the monarch and the country, I will bear it with life and death.
Tan Sitong was overjoyed and bowed down: I would like to thank Yuan Gong and leave.
Back at the Nanhai Guild Hall, Tan Sitong was combing his hair. Bi Yongnian rushed in impatiently and asked what happened. Tan Sitong said feebly: "Yuan Shikai hasn't agreed to me yet, but he hasn't refused resolutely. We have to think of a way slowly." .
Bi Yongnian's heart sank: So is Yuan Shikai usable or not?
Tan Sitong sighed: I have also argued with Mr. Kang on this issue many times. I disagree with using Yuan Shikai, but Mr. insists on using him, which is really helpless.
Bi Yongnian asked again: Did you tell Yuan Shikai all about the plot last night?
Tan Sitong said: A man has everything to say to others, and he has said it all.
Bi Yongnian looked up to the sky and sighed: The matter has completely failed, completely failed!What kind of thing is this, can it be said and stopped?The public is afraid that there will be a catastrophe of extermination!I don't want to be in the same trouble as you, I will move out of the Nanhai Guild Hall immediately and live elsewhere.I advise my brother to also seek for himself, not to perish with them, it is useless!
On the same day, Bi Yongnian escaped from the Nanhai Guild Hall.